G OOD HEALTH IS ABOVE WEALTH Gvozdyuk Alina, 11 B
In the course of learning English we study different topics and one of them is Good health is above wealth which is devoted to healthy diet and doing sports.
Nowadays our life is getting more and more tense. They constantly suffer from stress, noise and dust in big cities, diseases and instability.
O NE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD TODAY IS LACK OF ACTIVITY.
T HE STATE OF YOUR BODY DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH TIME YOU SPEND DOING SPORTS. At least everybody must do morning exercises every day. The most healthy kinds of sports are swimming, running and cycling.
For anyone who really wants to be healthy, fitness has become an integral part of their lives. There are many opportunities for keeping fit.
J UST ADDING A LITTLE MOVEMENT TO YOUR LIFE CAN : Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes Improve joint stability Increase and improve range of movement Help maintain flexibility as you age Maintain bone mass Prevent osteoporosis and fractures Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression Enhance self esteem Improve memory in elderly people Reduce stress
S IMPLE W AYS TO M OVE Y OUR B ODY Turn off the TV Walk more. Do some chores Pace while you talk Be aware
E ATING W ELL Eat more fruit Sneak in more veggies Switch your salad dressing Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy Make some substitutes
U NHEALTHY F OODS Battered and deep fried foods Sugary sodas Processed lunch meats Greasy snack chips White bread and refined pasta Most canned spaghetti and ravioli Sugary breakfast cereals Frozen fried chicken, fish sticks and corn dogs
H EALTHY F OODS Green and brightly colored vegetables Dark leafy greens and lettuce Fresh fruits and berries Lean turkey and chicken Nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks Whole grain breads and pasta Healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oils Grass fed beef and bison Cold water oily ocean fish Low fat milk or soy beverages Nuts, seeds, and legumes
The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.